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- English
• Grind your own ink, a meditative ritual rarely offered elsewhere
• Write on a hanging scroll & stamp with your personal seal to take home
• Choose a kanji meaningful to you: love, dream, ambition & more
• Guided tour of a 150-year-old silk merchant's townhouse in Nishijin
• Japanese tea & seasonal sweets included
• Beginner-friendly, chair-seated & welcoming for all ages (kids 4+)
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Located next to Honryu-ji Temple, direclty across From Tori Iwarou, a well-known restaurant famous for its chicken and egg rice bowl.
What to expect
Slow down and discover the mindful art of Japanese calligraphy in a 150-year-old silk merchant's townhouse in Kyoto's historic Nishijin district.
Calligraphy has been taught in Japanese schools and woven into everyday life for over a thousand years. Your instructor will guide you step by step to create a unique piece to take home.
What you'll do:
【Learn】How Chinese characters evolved into Japan's three writing systems
【Grind】Prepare your own ink in a calming ritual
【Practice】Brush handling, pressure, and basic strokes
【Choose】A kanji meaningful to you: 愛 (love), 夢 (dream), 志 (ambition)
【Create】Write your final piece on a hanging scroll with your name and seal stamp
【Explore】Guided tour of the historic machiya with Japanese tea and seasonal sweets
Beginner-friendly and chair-seated. Small groups (max 10). Families and kids of all ages warmly welcome (ages 4+).
♦︎About JURAKU
A rare 150-year-old former silk merchant's townhouse in Kyoto's Nishijin district. Your visit directly contributes to preserving this historic architecture and cultural heritage.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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